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  • Orion's Brightest Stars: A Guide to the Constellation's Key Stars
    The primary stars in the constellation Orion are:

    * Betelgeuse (α Orionis): A red supergiant, marking Orion's right shoulder.

    * Rigel (β Orionis): A blue supergiant, marking Orion's left foot.

    * Bellatrix (γ Orionis): A blue giant, marking Orion's left shoulder.

    * Mintaka (δ Orionis): A blue supergiant, marking the westernmost star of Orion's belt.

    * Alnilam (ε Orionis): A blue supergiant, marking the middle star of Orion's belt.

    * Alnitak (ζ Orionis): A multiple star system, marking the easternmost star of Orion's belt.

    * Saiph (κ Orionis): A blue supergiant, marking Orion's right knee.

    These stars are all very bright and easily visible with the naked eye, making Orion one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky.

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